Clock Tower Schools
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
- Only 14% of its spending went to programs.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
THE CLOCK TOWER SCHOOLS WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH STUDENTS, FAMILIES, AND THE COMMUNITY TO INSPIRE SELF-CONFIDENCE, BUILD LASTING RESILIENCY, AND HEAL FROM THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF TRAUMA, TO HELP THOSE WE SERVE TO LIVE HEALTHY, HAPPY LIVES. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH COMPASSIONATE SUPPORT, INDIVIDUAL EMPOWERMENT, AND FAMILY-DRIVEN DECISION-MAKING. THE REHABILITATIVE PHILOSOPHY OF THE CLOCK TOWER SCHOOLS PROVIDES THE BEST POSSIBLE CARE, EDUCATION, AND DEVELOPMENT FOR YOUTH. ROOTED IN A TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE MODALITY, THE CLOCK TOWER SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF RECOGNIZE THE PREVALENCE AND PERVASIVE IMPACT OF TRAUMA IN THE LIVES OF THE YOUTH WE SERVE. THROUGH A TRAUMA-SENSITIVE LENS, WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT THAT SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF TRAUMA-RESISTANT SKILLS AND STRATEGIES, TO ADDRESS THE ELEVATED RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH TRAUMA.
- Income
- $715,905
- Spending
- $4.8 million
- Spent on programs
- 14%
- Reserves
- -22 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 100%
- Employees
- 21
- Volunteers
- 9
- Highest pay
- $113,632, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 15 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 945% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 576% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 415% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1514% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $675,382 spent. THE CLOCK TOWER SCHOOLS (CTS) IS A NON-PROFIT, NON-STOCK CORPORATION ESTABLISHED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATIVE SERVICES FOR ADJUDICATED YOUTH, AGES 14-18. CTS WAS FORMED FOR THE EXCLUSIVE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING REHABILITATIVE, EDUCATIONAL, AND VOCATIONAL SERVICES TO YOUTH THROUGH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES PROVIDED ON OUR SCHOOL CAMPUS. CTS PROVIDES CARE FOR ADJUDICATED YOUTH, 24 HOURS A DAY, 365 DAYS PER YEAR. THE CARE IS PROVIDED BY TRAINED STAFF, WHO ARE SELECTED FOR EMPLOYMENT BASED UPON THEIR ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS, BACKGROUND CHECKS, THEIR ABILITY TO PROVIDE OUR SPECIALIZED SERVICES, AS WELL AS PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SUPERVISION WITHIN OUR TRAUMA-INFORMED PROGRAM MODEL. THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON A PER DIEM BASIS, TO VARIOUS JURISDICTIONS SUPPORTING THE GOAL OF THE PUBLIC, FOR YOUTH TO LEARN THE NECESSARY SKILLS TO BE POSITIVE, SUCCESSFUL, CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2022.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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